The Paddock Ashington, Northumberland
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (NE63), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 42003700.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Northumberland costs £2,597 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashington, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Paddock Wood, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton Park Medical Group, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 88 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 141 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Northumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,597 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,731 | £2,020 | £2,308 | £2,597 | £3,174 | £3,751 | £4,328 | £5,194 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Coulson Park First School, Alexandra Road, Ashington: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 23 addresses are between 26 m and 30 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE63 9YB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NE63 9YE | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashington 131,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pegswood 1,470 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Newsham 16,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Side North Seaton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Ashington | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Church Point Carpark | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Park Medical Group | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crescent Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seaton Hirst Primary Care Centre | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Wansbeck General Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Blyth Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddock Wood 5.4 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Paddock Woods Skate Park 390 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodhorn Colliery, a scheduled monument, 2 km (1.2 miles) north.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhorn Colliery | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Paddock Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Hawks Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Castle Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Rowlington Dean | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Broad Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Sandle Holes | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 23 |
21 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Northumberland: see them on the Northumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Church of England | Secondary | 11–19 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA Grace Darling CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| NCEA James Knott CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wansbeck BH68 NE63 9TW | Farmers/growers | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Harvester BH29 NE63 9TW | Farmers/growers | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Northumbrian Gifts NE63 0XD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Bellissimo NE63 9TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Vicki Gorman's NE63 9TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| One Stop NE63 9TR | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Spar NE63 9TR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Wok Inn Express NE63 9TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Kellys Kakeaway NE63 9TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Glentons Bakery NE63 9TR | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Ashington NE63 0XF | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Starbucks NE63 0XF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Subway NE63 0XF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Greggs NE63 0XG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Baxterstorey NE63 0XF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodlands Road (28); On or near The Hollow (26); On or near The Demesne (12); On or near Ashwood Drive (9); On or near South Ridge (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Newbiggin Road · South Side · Hillcrest · South Ridge · Woodlands Road · The Hollow · Ashwood Drive · The Demesne · Birchwood Way · Fairfield Drive · Oakville · Avondale Gardens
All the streets in NE63 and across Northumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.